City of Murdo Number #2 is an earth dam located in Jones County, South Dakota, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 1,140 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About City of Murdo Number #2
The primary purpose of City of Murdo Number #2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Murdo (local government). It impounds the Tr-white River.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,140 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Jones |
| River/Stream | Tr-white River |
| Coordinates | 43.87823, -100.71104 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2,205 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Murdo |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SD00141 |
| Federal ID | SD00141 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |